Biden gets hurricane season briefing at FEMA, doubles funding for extreme weather

President Joe Biden visited FEMA headquarters to receive a briefing on the 2021 hurricane season and preparedness efforts. He also announced plans to increase funding to better prepare for extreme weather.

NOAA expects above-average hurricane season in 2021

The 2021 hurricane season will be another busy one, according to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, but probably not quite as busy as last year’s record-shattering season.

New Orleans tornado captured on video by Ring camera

The security footage, shared by Tyesha Reddix, showed strong winds, propelling rain and a tornado off in the distance.

Georgia families turning to tornado shelters in wake of violent storms

With violent storms hitting North Georgia this spring, more people are turning to tornado shelters to keep themselves and their loved one’s safe.

Federal disaster declared for Newnan after EF-4 tornado in March

President Joe Biden approved eight Georgia counties for a federal disaster declaration after a severe storm in March.

Douglas County park, road closed due to flooding

Mt. Vernon Road at Woodrow Wilson Park was closed on Wednesday because of the flooding.

Severe weather continues to threaten South after days of flooding, tornadoes

More storms are expected to continue hitting the southeastern United States Wednesday, after days of relentless severe weather has already left several areas with dangerous flooding and tornado damage.

EF-1 tornado tore through South Fulton on Monday, officials say

An EF-1 tornado tore through South Fulton on Monday leaving behind a trail of damage, the National Weather Service said.

Southern US braces for another round of severe weather after tornadoes cause damage, 2 deaths

The risk of severe weather continued Tuesday across much of the southern U.S. after tornadoes ripped through parts of the region on Sunday night and Monday — killing at least two people in Georgia.

Trees down, debris strewn in South Fulton after storm

Parts of Atlanta and Fulton County are reporting damage from Monday morning's violent storm southwest of Atlanta. 

Newnan tornado resulted in $75 million in losses, insurance commissioner says

The tornadoes in Coweta County on March 26 resulted in more than $75 million in auto and home insurance claims, according to the Georgia Department of Insurance and Fire Safety. 

Coast Guard searching for 12 people missing after ship capsizes in Gulf of Mexico

The US Coast Guard is searching by air and sea for 12 people who went missing after their boat capsized in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana. Six of the 18 crew members have been rescued so far.